Magic Minds at Leith Walk ES/MS
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 30, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Disaster Drill Recorded From 2022 - 2023.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Licensing Specialist Was Informed During the Inspection That Seven Staff Are No Longer Employed at This Site13A.16.03.06A(2)
Licensing Specialist was informed during the inspection that seven staff are no longer employed at this site. They worked at this Facility summer of 2023.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Staff Orientation Completed for Two Staff.13A.16.06.02
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe OCC 1204 Medical Reports Completed Within the Past Five Years for Three Staff…13A.16.06.04A(4)
Licensing Specialist did not observe OCC 1204 Medical Reports completed within the past five years for three staff listed on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.
- Licensing Specialist Has Not Received the Staff Listed as Director's ADA Training.13A.16.06.05B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Completed by One School Age Teacher.13A.16.06.10A
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training Completed Between 3/26/2023 - 3/26/2024 for a Staff…13A.16.06.10C(1)
Licensing Specialist did not observe 12 hours of continued training completed between 3/26/2023 - 3/26/2024 for a staff listed as a School Age Teacher on the OCC 1203 Personnel List.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Completed by Two Aides.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Hand Washing Signs in the Boys nor Girls Restrooms.13A.16.11.03A
May 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Previous License with a Capacity of 90 Is Posted.13A.16.02.01E
- The One Posted Staffing Pattern Is Missing the Room Name, Age Group, and Capacity13A.16.03.05B
The one posted Staffing Pattern is missing the room name, age group, and capacity. Please send a Staffing Pattern for Cafeteria A and Cafeteria B.